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Course content and examination requirements:

Politics is about arguments so there is always something to debate. The course is highly geared towards contemporary political events so it is important to watch discussions on TV and read the newspapers.

Politics is a fundamental aspect of all our lives, pervading countless areas of day-to-day living with decisions of politicians directly affecting us. The study of politics provides the opportunity to develop important skills, particularly communication and the ability to argue clearly and confidently.

Year 12 - AS Units

Unit 1

People and Politics

This unit examines channels of communication between government and the people eg the nature of democracy, referenda, pressure groups. It is assessed by means of a 1 hour 20 minutes written examination.

Unit 2

Governing the UK

In this unit students study major government processes in the UK and relations between institutions. It is assessed by means of a 1 hour 20 minutes written examination.